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June 29, 2007

No bike duty

Almost all of the bicycles sold in the UK are manufactured abroad and are subject to a 14% import duty, which is in stark contrast to the majority of electronics goods shipped in. So, is the government saying it would like more couch potatoes than active cyclists? - If you agree that this is a bit bonkers go the the No.10 website and ask Gordon to kick off his new job with a positive move to scrap this duty. There is a petition here at http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/No-Bicycle-Duty/ - honestly, it took me less than 37 seconds to add my name and send back the confirmation email. Do it and tell everyone else to do this too.